It’s understandable if you think the “E” in Volvo’s fuel-efficient Drive-E models stands for electric, … well, it doesn’t. Unfortunately, there’s no official word on what it actually means, but let’s go with economy. Because that’s the underlying feature of the new 4-cylinder powertrains designed to reduce pain at the pump while still offering output levels normally associated with a bigger engine.
Drive-E is available in one form or another across the entire ‘15 model year lineup. I evaluated the S60 with the T5 motor. When you look at the exterior of the car, you’d be hard-pressed to point out any differences over the conventional version of the sedan. It possesses the same changes from last year’s “largest single refresh in Volvo’s history,” such as the wolf-inspired front headlamps, wider grille, and signature daytime running lights.
